The Rancho Clinical Social Work Department’s mission is to serve a diverse population with integrity by promoting self-determination and improving quality of life.

VISION STATEMENT

Rancho’s Clinical Social Work Department will be compassionate leaders in providing high quality and accessible mental health and psychosocial services for patients and families across the continuum of care.

Social workers provide a range of services in both inpatient and outpatient settings to assist with the patient’s transition from the hospital to the community.

Social workers are also available to staff for education, support, and consultation as needed.

Bilingual services can be arranged as needed.

SOCIAL WORK STAFF

Clinical Social Workers

Are trained and experienced in addressing the needs of patients with spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, and neurological disorders

Partner with patients and families to identify their strengths or abilities to cope with hospitalization and disability

Involve patients and families in planning for their return to the community
Work as members of the interdisciplinary team and are available to staff for consultation

Medical Case Workers

Interact with community services to provide information and referrals to patients and families

Assist with the placement process if the patient is unable to return home following hospitalization

Patient Care Navigators

Link patients and families to hospital and community resources

Provide support services to prepare patients and families for their return home

SOCIAL WORK SERVICES

Social workers provide a range of services that are culturally sensitive and appropriate to the needs and abilities of each patient and family, including:

Assessment of patient and family needs

Counseling

Support groups for patients and families

Patient and family education

Crisis intervention

Coordination of patient discharge and continuity of care

Access to community resources

Clinical social workers may work with individuals, groups or families depending on their circumstances to assist with:

Adjustment to hospitalization

Adjustment to disability

Stress management

Coping skills

Problem-solving

Social interaction

SOCIAL WORK CLINIC

The social work clinic provides patients and families with an opportunity to meet with clinical social workers regarding their emotional, social, and personal needs. Clinic services are free and may include the following:

Emotional support and counseling

Crisis intervention

Patient and family education

Information and referrals to community resources to assist with:

Health or mental health needs

Housing

Transportation

In-home supportive services

Other personal concerns

Social Work Clinic Hours: Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Location: Social Work Department, Building 606 West.

Phone: (562) 385-7867

No appointment is necessary. Clinical social workers are also available by phone during clinic hours. If unable to come in or call during clinic hours, please contact the Social Work Department at (562) 385-7867 for assistance. The Social Work Department is open Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.